The FMSD 2022 Family Fiesta Parent Night was a huge success! A special thank you to the families of our students who came out to support and participate! During this event, families had the opportunity to take part in the following activities: EL Program Exit Awards Ceremony, Talent Show, Fun Family Games, Art Gallery Display, Concessions, and Refreshments.
Scenes from the Talent Show




The FMSD 2022 Family Fiesta Parent Night was a huge success! A special thank you to the families of our students who came out to support and participate! During this event, families had the opportunity to take part in the following activities: EL Program Exit Awards Ceremony, Talent Show, Fun Family Games, Art Gallery Display, Concessions, and Refreshments.
Scenes from the EL Program Exit Awards Ceremony




The H.E.L.P. Club is sponsoring a soccer tournament to help support future events. Encourage your students to form a team and sign up! Everyone is invited to come out and watch the tournament Saturday, October 22, 2022 @ 1:00 p.m. Contact a H.E.L.P. Club Sponsor to register your team. Please have your team captain, team name, and team color ready when signing up.

Forest High School announces its 2022 Homecoming Court


Happy Custodians' Appreciation Day (10.3.2022) to our wonderful custodial staff at Hawkins Middle School! We have a ton of celebrating to do during homecoming week and we couldn't be more elated to jump things off celebrating those that take such great care of us!
Pictured L to R: Gail Robinson, Assistant Principal Lindsey White, Marty Moore, Principal Kristen Williams, Derry Robinson, and Assistant Principal Cory Jordan

The FMSD EL Program Staff would like to extend a BIG thank you to everyone who helped make the EL Parent Night Fiesta a huge success! Special thanks to this year's sponsors: Wayne & Kathy Batte; Bells, Inc.; Community Bank; Vowell's Marketplace; Dale/Bailey Architects; General Service, Co.; S & W Rto, LLC; Simply Sweet; El Patio; Tienda Taqueria 2 Hermanos; La Parillas; FES; HMS; FHS; Robin Milling; Cindy Reynolds; Reagan & Sadie Shoemaker; and FMSD Central Office.

Forest Elementary School Benchmark Testing Information
Scenes from the FHS -vs- Kosciusko Football Game
Scenes from the FHS -vs- Kosciusko Pep Rally
FMSD hosted its first New Teacher Induction Program meeting. Teachers had the opportunity to participate in professional development with Mrs. Donna Porter, team-building exercises, and therapeutic art tasks in regards to remembering their why.




Forest United Methodist Church hosted the Blessing of the Bearcats on September 25th. Pastor David Slaughter welcomed Bearcats athletes, coaches, parents, and staff for a great day of fellowship.



As a part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Forest HS displayed flags of Hispanic countries in the gymnasium.


We are so proud of our Elementary Bearcats! FES is growing academically! Congratulations to all staff and students, your hard work and dedication is paying off!


As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Forest HS displayed flags of Hispanic countries in the gym before last Friday's pep rally.




Forest United Methodist Church hosted the Blessing of the Bearcats on September 25. Pastor David Slaughter welcomed Bearcats athletes, coaches, parents, and staff for a great day of fellowship.



FES Little Hippie Bearcats were on the scene last Friday for spirit day!




The Pride of Forest Marching Band received the following awards at the Excalibur Marching contest in West Lauderdale:
Superior ratings in the captions of Drum Major, Percussion, Color Guard, and Band;
Best in Class awards for Drum Major, Percussion, Color Guard, and Band; and
Grand Champion award for having the overall highest score (across all captions) of the day.
We are SUPER proud of our Band Bearcats and all of their hard work and dedication to The Pride of Forest Marching Band!




October 3-6 is Homecoming Week!!! The district will be participating in Spirit Days! Students, don't let the principals and teachers outshine you! Let's see each campus do their best to represent Bearcat Nation!
Monday- Cartoon Crazy- dress like your favorite cartoon character
Tuesday- Movie Day- dress like your favorite movie character
Wednesday- Decades Day- dress like any time periods- 70s, 80s, 90s, etc.
Thursday- Super Hero Day- dress like your favorite Superhero
All outfits must be in compliance with the student handbook!
Let's go CATS!!!!!

Scenes from FES 1st Grade Parent Night: Pizza and playground time was provided for students in attendance so that parents could participate in rotations throughout the first grade classrooms. During rotations, they experienced innovative methods for teaching first grade standards. Thank you, parents, for your participation! Together we can achieve more!
#ParentEngagement
#FES
#activatingadesiretolearn




"The most valuable resource teachers have is each other. Without collaboration, our growth is limited to our perspectives," Robert John Meehan.
Teachers participate in a Lego activity during their EL Professional Learning Community Meeting.
#ELStrong
#FMSD
#Learning Together




